SR0895 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are deeply saddened to learn of the death of William Joseph "Bill" Zorzy, who died on August 9, 2012; and

WHEREAS, William Zorzy was born on March 7, 1939, to Joseph and Hildegard Zorzy; he was married to Mary Ann, with whom he was approaching their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, William Zorzy graduated from North Chicago High School and Northeastern University; he served his country in the U.S. Army; and

WHEREAS, William Zorzy enjoyed fishing and attending the sporting events of his grandchildren, especially the football games of his oldest grandson, Matthew; he was a member of the Lake Villa American Legion Post 1219, the Illinois Association Chief of Police, and the North Chicago Police Pension Board; he retired as Chief of Police in North Chicago in 1998 after serving the community for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, William Zorzy was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hildegard Zorzy and his sister, Mary Jean; and

WHEREAS, William Zorzy is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his children, William (Beth) Zorzy, Julianne (Rob) Williams, Michael (Maria) Zorzy, and David (Simone) Zorzy; his 10 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William Zorzy, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of William Zorzy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.